CodyLU568 2 #1 Posted May 11 Bought a 1967 wheelhorse 857 and I do not know if it's battery ignition or magneto ignition, how can I tell? Kohler k181 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,502 #2 Posted May 11 If it's original factory, that's a Battery ignition. If you post some pics we could tell for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,061 #4 Posted May 11 (edited) The coil (spark plug wire connects to) and breaker (connected to coil "-" terminal) on the front of the engine is a giveaway. You have battery ignition. Edited May 11 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CodyLU568 2 #5 Posted May 11 2 minutes ago, kpinnc said: The coil and breakers on the front of the engine is a giveaway. You have battery ignition. Thank you! Trying to learn as much as I can about it. I'm a first time owner of a wheelhorse for about 2 weeks now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,061 #6 Posted May 11 Just now, CodyLU568 said: Thank you! Trying to learn as much as I can about it. I'm a first time owner of a wheelhorse for about 2 weeks now Great to see new collectors! Looks like you have a nice model there! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #7 Posted May 11 (edited) Nice 4 speed machine - a real worker. Do download the manual for it in the "Manuals" section... and...Welcome. Also, look over the "New to the Herd" document. LOTS of do's & don'ts on getting a new-to-you tractor. Edited May 11 by ri702bill 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #8 Posted May 11 Here is a listing of manuals for your 857 including the attachments it can use. Just click on the red link and then pick the manuals you wish to download. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=857&quick=1&type=downloads_file 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #9 Posted May 11 to the Cody. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,362 #10 Posted May 11 That's a good model to start with, very simple wiring, without all the safety switches. Good on gas, and very agile. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #11 Posted May 11 Just wonder what this bar is for ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #12 Posted May 11 (edited) Hood hinge Edited May 11 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #13 Posted May 11 Not the hood hinge Mike, the flat bar bolted to the block at the blue arrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CodyLU568 2 #14 Posted May 11 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Just wonder what this bar is for ? That bar was just holding the fuel line and another wire, it looked to be home made. I have the engine at the machine shop now, would slowly like to get this thing restored and as close to orginal as possible 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #15 Posted May 11 34 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Not the hood hinge Mike, the flat bar bolted to the block at the blue arrow. I didn't see your blue arrow. It's hell to get old! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #16 Posted May 11 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Just wonder what this bar is for ? On at least a couple of K181’s I’ve see with the side PTO, there was a bent rod bolted there as a belt stop for when the PTO was disengaged. I’ve not found an original so I made one This image shows the belt without the belt stop with the mower deck installed. This image shows the belt stop installed but without the mower deck installed (sorry, the tractor isn’t here so I can’t get a better shot right now). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #17 Posted May 11 7 minutes ago, squonk said: It's hell to get old! Your just a beginner. In 30 years, you'll be a happy old guy. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #18 Posted May 11 12 minutes ago, Handy Don said: This image shows the belt stop installed I can see that bent rod working as a belt stop Don, but that flat bar doesn't extend out where it would touch the belt. Unless there was a horizontal rod threaded into the flat bar at some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #19 Posted May 12 3 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I can see that bent rod working as a belt stop Don, but that flat bar doesn't extend out where it would touch the belt. Unless there was a horizontal rod threaded into the flat bar at some time. Yep, I agree. Still a mystery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
